This crossword No. 22694 clues and answers were published on Wed 04 Dec 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22694 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – A lake’s in the region providing water : ARALSEA
5-across – Pick a president in time : APPOINT
9-across – Moved round cattle pen : RODEO
10-across – Briefly, prince and queen play around : PHILANDER
11-across – Armed man turns friendly? Stick around! : GUNSLINGER
12-across – To drink loudly, not quietly, is an insult : SLUR
14-across – Found a predator like Richard III : PLANTAGENET
18-across – Supply support vehicle : CATERPILLAR
21-across – Notice bridge player’s merit : EARN
22-across – Think little of foreign articles Glen holds superior : UNDERVALUE
25-across – It’s said the merchandise you supplied is contentious : TRUCULENT
26-across – Fly back with oriental deal : TRADE
27-across – Sarcastic quip by toff : PUNGENT
28-across – Dear me! Tory leader upset food : REDMEAT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Soldier arising in a halo of stars : AURIGA
2-down – Keen to get skill without study : ARDENT
3-down – Killjoy prizes wine : SPOILSPORT
4-down – Trembling like a bird : ASPEN
5-down – Ill man ate stew that’s nutritious : ALIMENTAL
6-down – Mean to consume English fruit : PEAR
7-down – Lazy old Liberal detained by order : INDOLENT
8-down – Salt for strumpet’s roast : TARTRATE
13-down – Greg ‘ad a VAT mix-up that made matters worse : AGGRAVATED
15-down – Lamenting bad association : ALIGNMENT
16-down – Bottle for sailors in bar : SCREWTOP
17-down – Switch on the kettle for top performer : STARTURN
19-down – Satisfy parking agreement : PLEASE
20-down – Always in the right to go back : REVERT
23-down – Workman disregards quibble to sign up : ENTER
24-down – Make better pickle : CURE
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.